Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 15 May 2025

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Tait Lawson ("I", "me", or "my") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit ("Site") and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. Data I Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact form: name, email address, message content
• Email communications: any information you choose to share

b. Information Collected Automatically

Through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), I may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed
• Time and date of visit
• Referring website

This information is pseudonymized and used only for analytics purposes.

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2. Legal Basis for Processing Data

I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily contact me or submit a form
• Legitimate Interests: To analyse traffic and improve the Site
• Legal Obligation: When required by law (e.g., tax or legal compliance)

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3. How I Use Your Data

• To respond to messages or inquiries
• To monitor and improve the Site’s performance
• To comply with legal obligations

Your data will not be sold, shared, or transferred for commercial purposes.

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4. Data Retention

I retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

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5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data)

To exercise these rights, contact me . I will respond within 30 days.

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6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I may use trusted third-party services that process data in compliance with GDPR, including:

• Google Analytics – for anonymised website usage tracking
• Hosting provider – for site delivery and security

Data is only shared as needed and never sold.

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7. Cookies

This Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse performance. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

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8. International Data Transfers

If you're located outside United Kingdom, your data may be transferred to servers in other countries. I take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as hosting with GDPR-compliant providers.

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9. Security

I use standard security measures (HTTPS, firewalls, limited access) to protect your data, though no method is 100% secure.

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10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date.

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11. Contact

For questions, concerns, or GDPR-related requests, contact:

Tait Lawson: www.taitlawson.com

If you're an EU resident, you may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

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